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Initials: Goudy Bold; 120 pt. Volume 51, Number 4 Winter 2010 Volume 51, Number 4 Winter 2010 Monarchs Treasure Their AthleticAthletic LegaciesLegacies page 14 Script: Florens; 24 pt. Volume 51, Number 4 Winter 2010 CONTENTS 1 MU NEWS • MU Awarded Title III Grant & Fall 2010 Enrollment • MU Hosts Retirement Celebration for Dr. Hendricks • 2010 Endowed Scholarship Luncheon • Davis Memorial Library Updates Collections • Wesley Heritage Celebration • Opening Convocation • The Murder Room: Lecture and Book Signing On the Cover: Fraternal twin brothers Claude Bernard ’11 and Paul Bernard ’11. Claude is majoring in athletic training and Paul • Constitutional Law Day Panel Discussion is majoring in forensic science with a minor in legal studies. They are • North Carolina Undergraduate Research the sons of Paulard and Jean Bernard. Both brothers joined the men’s and Creativity Symposium basketball team in 2007. • Economic Outlook Symposium Editor Contributing Editors Emily Kennedy • R. Parker Wilson Memorial Maria Sikoryak-Robins Ray Baker Bruce Lee Bill Billings • MU Nursing Program Experiences Associate Editor Anja Sakotic a Successful Launch Robin Davenport Jasmina Gobeljic Eric Stevens Krista Lee Dr. Sharron Sypult • Alumni Legacy Event Alumni Editor Pam McEvoy Eric Toruno-Holden Lauren Cook Wike Rhonda McMillan Vice President of Associate Alumni Editor Michael Molter Church and Community Mindy Prouty Anja Sakotic Relations 14 COVER STORY Adriana Wilson Athletics Editor The Rev. Dr. Michael Safley Monarchs Treasure their Athletic Legacies Kirbie Britt Creative Director Dean of the University Rhonda Forbes by Maria Sikoryak-Robins and Adriana Wilson Campus Photographer Dr. Delmas Crisp Roxana Ross Photo Contributors President Marie Fulcher Contributing Writers Dr. M. Elton Hendricks 24 MU ATHLETICS Lisa Jacobs Larry Green ‘65 Angela Duncan Doris Jackson • Fall Sports Wrap-Up • Track Boasts New Surface Methodist University Today Magazine (USPS 074-560) is published quarterly for friends and alumni of Methodist University by the University Relations Office, Methodist University, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498. Periodicals postage paid at Fayetteville, NC 28302-9651 and additional mailing offices. Printed by The R.L. Bryan Company. 27 ALUMNI NEWS Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disabilities for otherwise qualified persons in the • Homecoming 2010: Thanks for the Memories administration of its admissions, educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. M. Elton Hendricks employment or any other university-sponsored or advertised program. • Class Notes Methodist University is related by faith to the North Carolina Annual Conference, Southeastern Jurisdiction, The United Methodist Church. Methodist University is an independent corporation rather than an agency of the Conference and is responsible for its own debts and obligations. Postmaster: Send address changes to Methodist University Today Magazine, Office of University Relations, Attn: Maria Sikoryak-Robins, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498. Circulation: 22,000 copies. MU Today MU Today | MU NEWS Methodist University Awarded TITLE III Grant Methodist University was awarded a Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $400,000 per year for five years. “Technology is an integral part of the modern world,” said Dr. Hendricks, president of Methodist University. “A good 21st century education has to help students feel not only comfortable with, but also to use the evolving technology creatively. This competitive grant from the Department of Education will enable Methodist University students to achieve these goals.” “I am thrilled to learn that Methodist has received a five-year, $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education—effective immediately— to upgrade technology on campus,” said Dr. Delmas Crisp, vice president for academic affairs and dean of Methodist University. According to Dr. Crisp, this grant will help those within Methodist University create a culture of excellence through three inter-related initiatives: 1) the integration of student data management technology that will engage faculty and staff across divisional and departmental lines and with students for essential, timely academic interventions; 2) the addition of instructional technology that will enrich the learning experience for all students; and 3) the incorporation of end-user technology that will empower students to take control of their learning outcomes and give faculty and staff a robust tool to continue enhancing academic programs and student services. “We plan to integrate state-of-the art technology Fall 2010 Semester Enrollment in our classrooms and within our curriculum,” said Dr. Don Lassiter, vice president for planning and Total enrollment: 2,416 evaluation, and dean of the School of Graduate Day enrollment: 1,901 Studies. “One curriculum that will serve as a model Evening enrollment: 720 of this new technology integration is the new Nursing Online enrollment: 210 Program.” Graduate student enrollment: 201 Dr. Lassiter, who will direct the Title III project, Undergraduate student enrollment: 2,215 added that the initiatives for the next five years Military students: 150 flow directly from goals set forth in the University’s Residential students: 1,074 Strategic Plan and that University personnel will be trained on the use of the new tools. WINTER 2010 | 1 MU Today | MU NEWS MU HOSTS Retirement Celebration A retirement celebration was held Sunday, Nov. 21, at Methodist University for Dr. and Mrs. M. Elton Hendricks in the March F. Riddle Center. Guests, totaling approximately 450, included members of the Hendricks’ family, current and former trustees, current and former faculty and staff, long time friends, and students. The Riddle Center gymnasium was transformed into a beautiful fall garden and guests were treated to music performed by the Fayetteville Symphony String Quartet, to include The Impossible Dream, a favorite of the Hendricks. The Methodist University Chorale, directed by Mr. Michael Martin, performed several selections, including the University’s alma mater and I Sing the Mighty Power of God, Dr. Hendricks’ favorite hymn. The program included a video on Dr. Hendricks’ life produced by Moonlight Communications and the presentation of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine—one of the most prestigious honors awarded by the Governor of North Carolina—by former state senator Tony Rand. Former chairman and current Board of Trustee member Ramon Yarborough assisted the president in unveiling a portrait of Dr. Hendricks by local artist Chris Odom, which will hang in the Davis Memorial Library near the collection of Dr. Hendricks’ books donated earlier in the year. On a lighter note, Dr. Delmas Crisp, dean of the University, and Jeff Headman, president of the Student Government Association, presented Dr. Hendricks with a ham radio, followed by the story of how a ham radio influenced Dr. Hendricks’ decision on which college to attend, ultimately impacting his coming to Methodist University. The crowd chuckled as Mac Edwards, Master of Ceremonies for the event, noted how appropriate it was for Dr. Hendricks to read the instructions before opening the gift. Gene Clayton, vice-president for business affairs and long-time University employee, shared the story of a river birch that Dr. Hendricks planted shortly after his arrival at Methodist. The President experienced some difficulty in planting the tree due to the red clay in the area, but was persistent. The tree, much like Methodist University under Dr. Hendricks’ leadership, has flourished. Mr. Clayton announced that the tree, located near the fountain at the center of the campus, will be dedicated in honor of 2 | MU Today MU Today | MU NEWS Elton and Jerry Hendricks. A bench will be located in the shade of the tree to honor Mrs. Hendricks’ mother, Lydia Hennett, who was part of the Methodist family for many years. Current Board Chair Harvey Wright ’70 and Immediate Past Chair Al Cleveland gave the final presentation. Mr. Cleveland, in sharing some thoughts about Dr. Hendricks, quoted former Board Chair Ike O’Hanlon from the late 1980s, “When Methodist University needed a miracle, God gave us one.” Harvey Wright shared that both Dr. and Mrs. Hendricks are life-long educators, and are highly respected in the local community and beyond. Mr. Wright announced that, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, in acknowledgment of the Hendricks 27 years at Methodist University and to continue their legacy of education, the Science complex would be renamed the Hendricks Science Complex in honor of both Dr. M. Elton and Mrs. Jerry Hendricks. In their closing remarks, Dr. Hendricks remembered how his wife, Jerry, said after his interview at Methodist College, “Elton, this is the kind of place you need to be…” Mrs. Hendricks added, “We were at the right place at the right time with the right people.” Dr. Hendricks then thanked the faculty, staff, and students. “Thank you for the privilege of being a part of this community for 27 years,” said Dr. Hendricks. “I don’t know how my life could have been any more fulfilled.” WINTER 2010 | 3 MU Today | MU NEWS Endowed Scholarship Luncheon If it is true that the ideas2010 and Over 150 students and scholarship representatives gathered on November 5th during Methodist University’s 10th Endowed Scholarship dreams of today’s